Treasure Island Limited Series Hits No. 1 on MGM+ and Paramount+
The new Treasure Island limited series, starring David Oyelowo as Long John Silver, premiered October 11 and tops charts in the U.S., UK and Europe.
The new Treasure Island limited series premiered on MGM+ and Paramount+ on October 11 and has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the U.S., the UK and several European territories, including Germany, Italy and Spain, according to Collider.
The series is a joint production between MGM+ and Paramount+ and was created by Robert Murphy. David Oyelowo stars as Long John Silver, a role that makes him the first Black actor to portray the character.
Hayley Atwell plays Bess Hawkins, Tom Sweet plays Jim Hawkins and Jack Huston plays Aaron Graham. The cast also includes Tomer Capone as Billy Bones, Craige Els as Mr. Arrow, Tristan Sturrock as Captain Smollett and Neil Pendleton as Mr. Cameron.
The show adapts Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island, first published nearly a century and a half ago. A previous screen take on the material, the prequel series Black Sails, built a devoted following.
Oyelowo previously drew recognition for playing the title role in Taylor Sheridan's Lawmen: Bass Reeves, which was originally planned as a Yellowstone prequel before being reworked into a standalone series.
Quick answers
When did the Treasure Island limited series premiere?
It premiered on MGM+ and Paramount+ on October 11.
Who plays Long John Silver in the new Treasure Island series?
David Oyelowo plays Long John Silver, becoming the first Black actor to take on the role.
Where is the Treasure Island series streaming?
It is available on MGM+, a joint production with Paramount+.